Amusement highlights at Polls for opening week
Amusement at Polls features Henry Horton in Uncle Nem's Dilemma with Edward Locke's comedy. Boots and Saddles film as five act feature with J Henry Grey company. Pathe Plutorich News, Ed LaVine, Caulfield Barnes, Claude Saner and Musical Misses round out a varied program of stage and screen entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Horton
Ebert Holden
Poll’s
Nem
Dilemna
Edward Locke
Mr. Horton
Boots and Saddles
Eugene Walter
J. Henry Grey
Mexico
Pathe
Plutorich News
Ed LaVine
Caulfield & Barnes
Claude Saner
America
Plaza Theatre Week Teases Drama Vaudeville Lineup
The Plaza Theatre plans a week of entertainment led by The Criminal a dramatic five act photo drama from Triangle Studios with Clara Williams and William Desmond. Roger Gray and company headline vaudeville with song and dance. Tom and Stacia Moore return after years away. Ben Smith will debut new talent and Seabury and Price contribute cartoons. A Keystone comedy in two acts is booked to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poplar Plaza
Triangle
Clara Williams
William Desmond
Roger Gray and Company
Tom
Stacia Moore
Stacia
Ben Smith
Seabury
Price
Modern minstrel show review of reviews
A retrospective on the minstrel show as a staple of American entertainment. It notes repeated formats led by an interlocutor and end man, the pantomime appeal, and the jockeying for novelty as audiences shift toward films and changing tastes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Minstrel Show
Elks Lodge Sorrow Ceremony Features Echoing Eulogy
The Benevolent Protective Order of Elks held its annual Lodge of Sorrow with dimmed lights and solemn speeches. Rev. J. Wendell Hotz of St Mary’s Derby gave the eulogy and Francis P. Gujifoile of Waterbury delivered the memorial address as officers led ritualistic services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge of Sorrow
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
J. Wendell Hotz
St. Mary’s Church
Derby
Francis P. Gujifoile
Waterbury
Panic in Berlin Over Home Army Bill Protests
London dispatch reports the home army bill triggered a Berlin panic as women faced factory conscription. Demonstrations by servants and soldiers’ wives gathered outside Charlottenburg town hall demanding bread and two days’ leave for all soldiers and urging peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Home Army
Berlin
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph Company
Charlottenburg
Americas Last Emperor Dom Pedro II remembered in Brazil
A 25th anniversary memorial marks the death of Brazil's Dom Pedro II in Paris. The article outlines his peaceful overthrow in 1889 by republican forces, his liberal reign, and Brazil’s wars including the 1865 70 conflict with Paraguay. It notes his exile and later life, and Brazil's post-revolt development under Fonseca and the republic.
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Dom Pedro II
Paris
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Portugal
Pedro I
Leo Poldina
Dom Pedro
John
Dom Pedro I
Pedro II
Theresa Christina
Maria
Francis I
Naples
Pedro
Buenos Ayres
Paraguay
Uruguay
Argentina
Don Francisco Solano Lopez
Great Britain
United States
Philadelphia
Marshal de “Fonseca
Fonseca
Proceedings of Council to Be Printed Monday
City clerk attaches updated council proceedings and sent them to the printer. They will be ready for distribution during the week. In prior years the records arrived late. this year the Bordeaux sailed from New York to Liverpool.
Father John’s Medicine Endorsed by Leading Medical Authorities
The greatest medical authorities endorse Father John's Medicine ingredients as beneficial in wasting diseases and illnesses linked to colds and debility. They offer to provide full statements on request from Father John’s Medicine in Lowell Massachusetts. The product is described as pure wholesome body builder with no alcohol or dangerous drugs and is best for throat and lungs.
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Father John
John
Lowell
Mass
Brazil Seeks to Buy German Ships Interned
Rio Janeiro reports negotiations have begun for Brazil to acquire German merchant vessels in Brazilian ports. Deputies Moncyr o and Naia urged a bill authorizing talks, but the government leader Antonio Carlos moved to withdraw it as negotiations proceed. The deal could affect about 38 German and four Austrian ships valued at 15 to 30 million dollars and may employ 10 000 to 12 000 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Janeiro
Chamber of Deputies
Pedro Moncyro
Goncalves Naia
Antonio Carlos
Chamber
Moncyr
Naia
Baron Lucas Aviator Killed in Battle
Baron Lucas of Trudwell, long linked to the Royal Flying Corps, is officially reported dead after a flight over German lines in France. Born 1876, he led the Hampshire Yeomanry and served as parliamentary undersecretary for war and later colonial secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Lucas
London
Trudwell
France
Lord Lucas
Hampshire Yeomanry
Royal Flying Corps
Lord Haldane
Board of Agriculture
Cadillac to Build Plant in Detroit
Cadillac Motor Car company announces acquisition of nearly 50 acres in Detroit for a large new plant to consolidate all manufacturing. The site lies at a rail junction near Michigan Central and New York Central lines, with proximity to Wa bash, Pere Marquette, and Grand Trunk lines. Land cost about 750000 dollars and the plant will begin building next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadillac Motor Car Company
Cadillac Company
Detroit
Cadillac
Michigan Central Railroad
Lake Shore
New York Central
Grand Trunk
Wabash
Pere Marquette
Pennsylvania
Pere Marquette Lines
Plaat
Hurt by Automobile Seeks Five Thousand Dollars
Sophie Stokes sues William C. Stowe for 5000 dollars after being struck by his car while crossing Main street at North Washington avenue. She alleges reckless speed and no horn, says the collision caused a scalp cut needing stitches and bruises with lasting injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophie Stokes
William C. Stowe
Main Street
Washington Avenue
Stowe
Man Sues After Car Collision Claiming Drunk Driver
Thomas A. Clancy of this city sues Charles and Mary Cooper for $2,000 alleging the October 7 collision in Trumbull caused damages. Papers in the common pleas court were filed this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Clancy
Charles and Mary Cooper
Common Pleas Court
Clancy
Trumbull
Clancy Case Seeks December Term Ruling On Reckless Driving
The Clancy machine was damaged and the bill for repairs was large. Clancy alleges reckless driving by the defendant. The suit is returnable to the December term. GROCER BANKRUPT. Creditors of Adolph Freedman, grocer, 857 Kossuth street, require him to file an involuntary petition in bankruptcy. Principal creditors listed: Dillon & Douglas 300, Miner Read & Tullock 224, Stoddard Gilbert & Co 124. No assets schedule filed. The annual Conclave of Hamilton Commandery No 5 to elect officers and conduct business will be held in the Asylum Masonic Temple at 8 PM Thursday, Dec 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clancy
Adolph Freedman
Grocer
Kossuth Street
Dillon & Douglas
New Haven
Miner
Read & Tullock
Bridgeport
Stoddard
Gilbert & Co
Hamilton Commandery
Masonic Temple
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POLIS
Elks Lodge OF Sorrow
Bordeaux
New York
Liverpool
WM. Desmond
Roger Gray & Co
Roger
Jee
Tom and Stacia Moore
Seabury and Price World
Eben Holden
Uncle Lem’s
Becky
Barnes
Vaudevillians
Mme. Nazimova IN
Barnum
Broadway
Lyric All Star Stock Players
John J. Kersey
Main ST
Quilty
School OF Dancing
Grocer Bankrupt
Masonic
Congressional Record
Elisabeth Marbury
F. Ray Comstock
Enc
Harry
Dan Coleman
John Reck
Thomas R. Slicer
Pictorial News
the University School
Fairfield Avenue
George P. Potter
Broad Street
M. J. Gannon
Joba
Vine St
Pneumatis and Polishing Tools
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford Avenue
Wm. Lieberum & Son
Teleghepe CapmecSon
Fairfield Fairfield AY
Frank Polke & Son
Emaelmers& Undertakeesers
State Street
Standard Oil Co
Canton
Baltimore
Paul Andriola
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